U.S. patent application number 16/549468 was filed with the patent office on 2020-02-27 for multipiece handlebar assembly.
This patent application is currently assigned to Fat Baggers, Inc.. The applicant listed for this patent is Fat Baggers, Inc.. Invention is credited to Gary D. Chipp.
Application Number | 20200062331 16/549468 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 69584308 |
Filed Date | 2020-02-27 |
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United States Patent
Application |
20200062331 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Chipp; Gary D. |
February 27, 2020 |
MULTIPIECE HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY
Abstract
A multipiece handlebar assembly, method of assembly and kit are
disclosed. The multipiece handlebar assembly, method and kit
includes a first handlebar section having a first grip end spaced
apart from a first handlebar mounting end and a second handlebar
section having a second grip end spaced apart from a second
handlebar mounting end. An interjoining feature is at the first and
second handlebar mounting ends, wherein the interjoining feature on
the first handlebar mounting end is removably secured to the
interjoining feature on the second handlebar mounting end. At least
one removably secured attachment feature is secured through the
interjoining feature.
Inventors: |
Chipp; Gary D.; (Chariton,
IA) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
Fat Baggers, Inc. |
Chariton |
IA |
US |
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Assignee: |
Fat Baggers, Inc.
Chariton
IA
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Family ID: |
69584308 |
Appl. No.: |
16/549468 |
Filed: |
August 23, 2019 |
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Application
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Filing Date |
Patent Number |
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62722693 |
Aug 24, 2018 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
1/1 |
Current CPC
Class: |
B62K 21/12 20130101;
B62K 11/14 20130101; B62K 21/24 20130101 |
International
Class: |
B62K 21/24 20060101
B62K021/24; B62K 21/12 20060101 B62K021/12; B62K 11/14 20060101
B62K011/14 |
Claims
1. A multipiece handlebar assembly, comprising: a first handlebar
section having a first grip end spaced apart from a first handlebar
mounting end; a second handlebar section having a second grip end
spaced apart from a second handlebar mounting end; an interjoining
feature at the first and second handlebar mounting ends, wherein
the interjoining feature on the first handlebar mounting end is
removably secured to the interjoining feature on the second
handlebar mounting end; and at least one removably secured
attachment feature secured through the interjoining feature.
2. The multipiece handlebar assembly of claim 1, further
comprising, at least one wiring port disposed at the interjoining
feature.
3. The multipiece handlebar assembly of claim 1, further
comprising: knurling disposed proximate the interjoining feature
for attaching to handlebar mounting hardware.
4. The multipiece handlebar assembly of claim 1, wherein the first
and second handlebar sections are separable by removal of the at
least one removably secured attachment feature.
5. The multipiece handlebar assembly of claim 1, wherein the at
least one removably secured attachment feature comprises a bolt
threaded into the interjoining member.
6. The multipiece handlebar assembly of claim 1, wherein the
interjoining feature comprises an undulated profile for rigidly
securing the interjoining feature on the first handlebar mounting
end to the interjoining feature on the second handlebar mounting
end.
7. The multipiece handlebar assembly of claim 1, wherein the at
least one removably secured attachment feature has a first portion
secured in the interjoining feature on the first handlebar mounting
end and a second portion secured through the interjoining feature
on the second handlebar mounting end.
8. A method for assembling a multipiece handlebar assembly,
comprising: providing a first handlebar section having a first grip
end spaced apart from a first handlebar mounting end, a second
handlebar section having a second grip end spaced apart from a
second handlebar mounting end, an interjoining feature at the first
and second handlebar mounting ends; removably interlocking an
interjoining feature at the first and second handlebar mounting
ends; and removably securing at least one attachment feature
through the interjoining feature for assembling the first handlebar
section to the second handlebar section.
9. The method of claim 8, further comprising: inserting wiring into
each handlebar section through at least one wiring port disposed at
the interjoining feature.
10. The method of claim 8, further comprising: securing knurling
disposed proximate the interjoining feature to handlebar mounting
hardware for mounting the multipiece handlebar assembly.
11. The method of claim 8 further comprising: separating the first
and second handlebar sections by removing the at least one
removably secured attachment feature.
12. The method of claim 8, further comprising: securing one or more
undulations at the interjoining feature together for rigidly
securing the interjoining feature on the first handlebar mounting
end to the interjoining feature on the second handlebar mounting
end.
13. The method of claim 8, further comprising: removably attaching
the assembled first handlebar section and the second handlebar
section to handlebar mounting hardware on a motorcycle.
14. The method of claim 13, further comprising: removing an
existing single-piece handlebar from the handlebar mounting
hardware before removably attaching the assembled first handlebar
section and the second handlebar section to handlebar mounting
hardware on the motorcycle.
15. The method of claim 8 further comprising: manufacturing the
first and second handlebar sections separately.
16. A multipiece handlebar kit, comprising: a first handlebar
section having a first grip end spaced apart from a first handlebar
mounting end, wherein the first handlebar mounting end includes a
first interjoining feature with a first interjoining attachment
feature; a second handlebar section having a second grip end spaced
apart from a second handlebar mounting end, wherein the second
handlebar mounting end includes a second interjoining feature with
a second interjoining attachment feature; and at least one
removably securable interjoining attachment feature for rigidly
securing the first and second interjoining feature together for
assembling the multipiece handlebar kit.
17. The multipiece handlebar kit of claim 16, further comprising: a
set of instructions with at least one step directed to attaching
the first handlebar section to the second handlebar section using
the at least one removably securable attachment feature.
18. The multipiece handlebar kit of claim 16, further comprising: a
set of instructions for removing an existing single-piece handlebar
from handlebar mounting hardware on a motorcycle.
19. The multipiece handlebar kit of claim 16, further comprising: a
set of instructions for rigidly securing knurling on the first and
second handlebar sections to handlebar mounting hardware on a
motorcycle.
20. The multipiece handlebar kit of claim 16, further comprising: a
set of instructions for disassembling the first handlebar section
from the second handlebar section by removing the at least one
removably securable attachment feature.
Description
PRIORITY STATEMENT
[0001] This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent
Application No. 62/722,693, filed on Aug. 24, 2018, titled
MULTIPIECE HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY hereby incorporated by reference in
its entirety.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0002] The present disclosure relates generally to handlebars for a
motorcycle. More particularly, but not exclusively, the present
disclosure relates to a multipiece handlebar assembly, method of
assembly and kit for a motorcycle.
BACKGROUND
[0003] Handlebars for motorcycles are manufactured as a single,
unitary piece. The overall dimensions of the handlebar poses
challenges with manufacturing, polishing, chroming, finishing,
shipping, storage, installation, and replacement.
SUMMARY
[0004] Therefore, it is a primary object, feature, or advantage of
the present disclosure to improve over the state of the art.
[0005] It is a further object, feature, or advantage is to provide
a multipiece handlebar assembly.
[0006] It is a still further object, feature, or advantage is to
provide a solution that addresses the overall dimensions of the
handlebar thereby resolving issues with manufacturing, polishing,
chroming, finishing, shipping, storage, installation, and
replacement.
[0007] Another object, feature, or advantage is to enable quick
replacement of existing handlebars with a multipiece handlebar
assembly of the present disclosure.
[0008] Yet another object, feature, or advantage is to provide a
multipiece handlebar assembly that is rigidly secured to the yoke
or crown of the forks to prevent unwanted movement or creep after
installation.
[0009] It is a still further object, feature, or advantage is to
provide a multipiece handlebar kit for replacing existing
single-piece handlebars.
[0010] Another object, feature, or advantage is to provide a
handlebar assembly that allows for quick assembly and wiring.
[0011] An aspect of the present disclosure includes a multipiece
handlebar assembly. The multipiece handlebar assembly includes a
first handlebar section having a first grip end spaced apart from a
first handlebar mounting end and a second handlebar section having
a second grip end spaced apart from a second handlebar mounting
end. An interjoining feature is at the first and second handlebar
mounting ends, wherein the interjoining feature on the first
handlebar mounting end is removably secured to the interjoining
feature on the second handlebar mounting end. At least one
removably secured attachment feature is secured through the
interjoining feature.
[0012] According to at least one aspect, a method for assembling a
multipiece handlebar assembly. The method includes providing a
first handlebar section having a first grip end spaced apart from a
first handlebar mounting end, a second handlebar section having a
second grip end spaced apart from a second handlebar mounting end,
and an interjoining feature at the first and second handlebar
mounting ends. An interjoining feature is removably interlocked at
the first and second handlebar mounting ends and at least one
attachment feature is removably secured through the interjoining
feature for assembling the first handlebar section to the second
handlebar section.
[0013] According to another aspect, a multipiece handlebar kit is
disclosed. The kit includes a first handlebar section having a
first grip end spaced apart from a first handlebar mounting end,
wherein the first handlebar mounting end includes a first
interjoining feature with a first interjoining attachment feature.
The kit also includes a second handlebar section having a second
grip end spaced apart from a second handlebar mounting end, wherein
the second handlebar mounting end includes a second interjoining
feature with a second interjoining attachment feature. At least one
removably securable interjoining attachment feature in the kit for
rigidly securing the first and second interjoining feature together
for assembling the multipiece handlebar kit.
[0014] One or more of these and/or other objects, features, or
advantages of the present disclosure will become apparent from the
specification and claims that follow. No single embodiment need
provide each and every object, feature, or advantage. Different
embodiments may have different objects, features, or advantages.
Therefore, the present disclosure is not to be limited to or by an
objects, features, or advantages stated herein.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0015] FIG. 1 is a perspective view a multipiece handlebar assembly
in accordance with an exemplary aspect of the present
disclosure.
[0016] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the interjoining ends of the
multipiece handlebar assembly illustrated in a separated
position.
[0017] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the interjoining ends of the
multipiece handlebar assembly connected together.
[0018] FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the multipiece handlebar
assembly removably attached to mounting hardware of a
motorcycle.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0019] A multipiece handlebar assembly 10 in accordance with
exemplary aspects of the present disclosure is shown in FIGS. 1-3.
The multipiece handlebar assembly 10 can include two or more
assembled pieces. In one aspect, the multipiece handlebar assembly
10 includes a separate handlebar section 12 and handlebar section
14. Each handlebar section 12, 14 includes respective grip ends 16,
18 spaced apart from respective adjoining ends 20, 22 configured
with respective interjoining features 24, 26 and respective
mounting features 28, 30. Each handlebar section 12, 14 has the
same dimensions and can be manufactured to a desired (assembled)
diameter, width, pullback and rise. Single-piece handlebar sections
12, 14 can be 38'' wide, 16'' tall and 8'' making manufacturing,
polishing, chroming, finishing, shipping, storage, installation,
and replacement difficult and expensive. For the same size
handlebars, each handlebar section 12, 14 of the present disclosure
would be half the dimensions of a single-piece handlebar thereby
significantly reducing the difficulty and expense in manufacturing,
polishing, chroming, finishing, shipping, storing, installing, and
replacing.
[0020] The interjoining features 24, 26 of each handlebar section
includes one or more teeth 32, 34, having respective sawtooth
profiles 36, 38, that mate together. For example, in one aspect, a
male portion 40 of the sawtooth profile 36 on interjoining features
24 of handlebar section 12 is received into a female portion 42 of
the sawtooth profile 38 on interjoining features 26 of handlebar
section 14. Similarly, in the same aspect, a male portion 44 of the
sawtooth profile 38 on interjoining features 26 of handlebar
section 14 is received into a female portion 46 of the sawtooth
profile 36 on interjoining features 24 of handlebar section 12.
Although a sawtooth profile 36, 38 is illustrated, the present
disclosure contemplates other interjoining profiles.
[0021] The interjoining features 24, 26 of each handlebar section
12, 14, in addition to the interjoining teeth 32, 34, can include
additional interjoining features such as pins, screws, rivets,
clamps, collars, rings, bolts, etc. for firmly securing the two
handlebar sections 12, 14 together. In one aspect, a threaded bolt
hole 48 passes into/through male portion 40 of sawtooth profile 36
on interjoining features 24 of handlebar section 12 and a bolt hole
50 passes through female portion 42 of sawtooth profile 38 on
interjoining features 26 of handlebar section 14.
[0022] When assembled, as best shown in FIG. 3, a bolt 52 rigidly
secures the interjoining features 24, 26 together of each handlebar
section 12, 14 thereby creating a rigid single-piece handlebar
assembly that can be taken apart into a multipiece handlebar
assembly 10, as best shown in FIG. 4. In another aspect, a threaded
bolt hole can pass into/through male portion 40 of sawtooth profile
36 on interjoining feature 26 of handlebar section 14 and a bolt
hole passes through female portion 42 of sawtooth profile 38 on
interjoining feature 26 of handlebar section 12. When assembled, as
shown in FIG. 3, the bolt 52 rigidly secures the interjoining
features 24, 26 together thereby creating a rigid single-piece
handlebar assembly that can be taken apart into the multipiece
handlebar assembly 10 (see FIG. 1).
[0023] According to a preferred aspect of the present disclosure,
interjoining ends of each handlebar section are removably joined
together whereby a multipiece handlebar assembly when assembled
forms a rigid single-piece handlebar assembly (see FIG. 3) and when
unassembled is a multipiece handlebar assembly that includes two or
more distinct and separate handlebar sections 12, 14, where each
handlebar section includes at least respective grip ends 16, 18
spaced apart from respective adjoining ends 20, 22 configured with
respective interjoining features 24, 26 and respective mounting
features 28, 30 (see FIG. 1).
[0024] The interjoining features 24, 26 of each handlebar section
12, 14 includes respective mounting features 24, 26, such as
knurling, for interlocking with and rigidly securing multipiece
handlebar assembly 10 to handlebar mounting hardware 54, such as a
handlebar yoke or risers of a motorcycle 56 (see FIG. 4). Although
knurling is illustrated pictorially, the present disclosure
contemplates other surface irregularities, undulations or
geometries to prevent movement or creep of the multipiece handlebar
assembly 10 relative to handlebar mounting hardware 54.
[0025] The interjoining features 24, 26 of each handlebar section
12, 14 can be shorter or longer in length for different model
fitments. For example, the interjoining features 24, 26 of each
handlebar section 12, 14 can be shorter than those illustrated in
FIGS. 2-3 to accommodate fitment designs for various motorcycles 56
and mounting hardware 54.
[0026] The interjoining features 24, 26 of each handlebar section
12, 14 also include one or more wiring features whereby wiring for
controls can be received. For example, the interjoining features
24, 26 of each handlebar section 12, 14 can include respective
wiring ports 58, 60 (see FIGS. 2-3) disposed between the
interjoining features 24, 26 and mounting features 28, 30 and
respective wiring ports 62, 64 (see FIG. 1) for wiring and cables
(not shown) to be fed into and through each handlebar section 12,
14.
[0027] The multipiece handlebar assembly 10 of the present
disclosure includes at least two separate handlebar sections 12,
14, such as a first handlebar section and a second handlebar
section. Each handlebar section 12, 14 includes at least respective
grip ends 16, 18 spaced apart from respective adjoining ends 20, 22
configured with respective interjoining features 24, 26 and
respective mounting features 28, 30 (see FIG. 1). The difficulty
and expense of manufacturing, polishing, chroming, finishing,
shipping, storing, installing, and replacing the multipiece
handlebar assembly is significantly reduced from that of standard,
single-piece handlebars given that each handlebar section 12, 14 of
the multipiece handlebar assembly 10 is half the size or half the
dimensional footprint of standard, single-piece handlebars.
[0028] All descriptions, features and details are intended to read
on the multipiece handlebar assembly disclosed, whether stated in a
single instance or in preceding or proceeding paragraphs.
[0029] The present disclosure is not to be limited to the
particular aspects described herein. In particular, the present
disclosure contemplates numerous variations in the type of ways in
which aspects of the disclosure can be applied to a multipiece
handlebar assembly. The foregoing description has been presented
for purposes of illustration and description. It is not intended to
be an exhaustive list or limit any of the disclosure to the precise
forms disclosed. It is contemplated that other alternatives or
exemplary aspects are considered included in the disclosure. The
description is merely examples of aspects, processes or methods of
the disclosure. It is understood that any other modifications,
substitutions, and/or additions can be made, which are within the
intended spirit and scope of the disclosure. For the foregoing, it
can be seen that the disclosure accomplishes at least all of the
intended objectives.
[0030] The previous detailed description is of a small number of
aspects for implementing the disclosure and is not intended to be
limiting in scope. The following claims set forth a number of the
aspects of the disclosure disclosed with greater particularity.
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